Teaching Assistant

Severn Federation Academy Trust; Yate; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Schools Mutual well-being service

Job summary

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support our EYFS team. You will assist with planning, preparing and delivering lessons, while creating resourced learning activities and providing pastoral support to pupils.

The role is a fixed-term contract (FTC) for 20.75 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday all day and Thursday & Friday afternoons, until 31 August 2027.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths.
• Teaching Assistant qualification desirable.
• Experience of assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision in EYFS.
• Prepare resources to support learning activities and pupil engagement.
• Support pupils pastorally and monitor progress in small groups or one-to-one settings.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Teaching Assistant qualification

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification desirable

Job description

# Teaching AssistantEmployer: St Mary's Church of England Primary School, YateLocation: Yate, South GloucestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Term TimeContract Length: FTC to 31/08/2027Salary: Hay 10 £13,366-£14,339Posted: 6th November 2026Expires: 20th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1583026* Share :* PrintSt Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Teaching Assistant, supporting teaching staff in EYFS with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners. This is a fixed term contract 20.75hrs per week (Monday - Wednesday all day plus Thursday & Friday afternoons 1.00-3.00pm) until 31/08/2027 in the first instance.**Job overview**We are seeking to appoint a skilled, caring and enthusiastic person with a friendly temperament to support in our EYFS classes. You will be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. Our vision at St Mary’s is Explore, Enjoy, Excel; be amazing! We are committed to helping our children to explore life, learning and faith; we know that children learn better when they are active and engaged and recognise the important role that we as adults have in ensuring our children excel daily. Children are made in a unique and an amazing way and it is our commitment that all children reach their full potential to ‘be amazing’.**Job requirements*** A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths* Teaching Assistant qualification desirable* Experience of assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes* Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff* Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students**Why join us?**We look forward to meeting with you and exploring whether you have the experience or readiness to learn the skills to fulfil this role and become a valued member of our teamWe can offer you:• A rewarding role• The opportunity to become an important part within a friendly and supportive team rooted in Christian Values.• A programme of professional growth that will help you in your role and develop your skills more widely.• Access to Schools Mutual employee well-being service### AttachmentsTeaching Assistant H10### Safeguarding Statement:St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.